The best running trails in the Crete
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17,577
runners
718
runs
Last updated: October 22, 2025
4.8
(12)
559
runners
1. Rethymno Lighthouse – View of the beach loop from Περιβόλια
6.69km
00:42
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
462
runners
2. Chapel by the Sea – View of the Sea loop from Analipsi
8.02km
00:52
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(12)
368
runners
3. Sea View – Sunset View of Analipsi Beach loop from Analipsi
9.27km
01:02
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(6)
329
runners
4. Sunset View of Analipsi Beach – Sea View loop from Limenas Chersonisou
11.2km
01:13
110m
110m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(8)
322
runners
5. Serene Coastal Path loop from Limenas Chersonisou
9.65km
01:00
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(6)
320
runners
6. Golden Beach – View of the beach loop from Περιβόλια
8.65km
00:59
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(7)
354
runners
7. Sunrise at Malia Beach loop from Limenas Chersonisou
8.21km
00:51
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(15)
234
runners
8. Lake Kournas – Paradise Beach loop from Kavros
12.5km
01:18
90m
90m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(4)
232
runners
9. Running loop from Malia
6.41km
00:40
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
236
runners
10. Running loop from Agia Roumeli
29.1km
04:15
1,420m
1,420m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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